Melissa Orton, Lauren Theilen, Erin Clark, Mariana Baserga, Sarah Lauer, Zhining Ou, Angela P Presson, Tara Dupont, Anup Katheria, Yogen Singh, Belinda Chan
OBJECTIVE: Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is recommended for all neonates; however, adapting such practice can be slow or unsustainable, especially among preterm neonates. During DCC neonates are exposed to a cool environment, raising concerns for neonatal hypothermia. Moderate hypothermia may induce morbidities that counteract the potential benefits of DCC. A quality improvement project on a thermoregulation-focused DCC protocol was implemented for neonates less than 34 weeks' gestational age (GA)...
November 21, 2023: American Journal of Perinatology